Are We Living in the End Times? - Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin: Matthew S6E6
September 14, 2026
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5 min readAre We Living in the End Times? - Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin: Matthew S6E6
Pastor Joby Martin opens with a blunt observation: "We live in a world that spends billions of dollars a day to lull us to sleep to our own comforts. That is not the kingdom of heaven." The episode tackles eschatology—the study of end times—not as a puzzle to solve, but as a pastoral question about how Christians should live now. The central tension: end times prophecy is a lightning rod because it feels deep and mysterious, but Jesus' own first instruction in Matthew 24 is "see that no one leads you astray."
The Map of Orthodox Views
The conversation maps the major orthodox Christian positions on the end times, all of which agree on essentials: Jesus Christ will personally and bodily return, the dead will be raised, Satan and evil will be judged, every person will face judgment, and believers will live with Christ in a renewed creation. The disagreements are secondary—about the timing and nature of the millennium (the thousand-year reign in Revelation) and the tribulation and rapture.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:00) **Opening Call to Wake Up** - Pastor Joby opens with a challenge to resist the world's comforts and stay alert for the kingdom of heaven.
- 2 (01:10) **Why End Times Prophecy is a Hot Topic** - The group discusses the appeal and danger of eschatological study among Christians.
- 3 (03:02) **Fear vs. Concern: Jesus' Heart for the Lost** - The conversation shifts to how Christians should respond emotionally to end times teachings.
- 4 (05:04) **Navigating Different Eschatological Views** - Pastor Joby contrasts his approach with that of "pre-millennial pre-tribulation" pastors who have clear charts and timelines.
- 5 (07:33) **The "Night of Eschatology" Panel** - A key resource is introduced: a recorded discussion between four respected theologians.
- 6 (09:21) **Personal History: The Left Behind Era** - A story from the early 2000s illustrates the cultural impact of end times speculation.
- 7 (10:49) **The Big Rocks of Eschatology** - The group clarifies the core questions and interpretive filters for studying end times.
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Show Notes
What does the Bible actually teach about the end times, and how should followers of Jesus respond?
In this episode of the Deepen Podcast, Pastor Joby and the team unpack different Christian views of the end times, including the millennium, tribulation, rapture and the return of Christ. While faithful Christians may disagree on exactly how these events unfold, we can stand firm on what Scripture makes clear: Jesus is coming back, evil will be defeated and those who belong to Christ will be with Him forever.
The goal isn’t to have every detail figured out. It’s to know Christ, stay ready and make Him known.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:10 Why is end times prophecy such a hot topic for Christians?
18:46 What does “dispensationalism” mean?
19:53 How does dispensationalism contrast with progressive revelation?
42:52 How does increased lawlessness cause the love of many to grow cold?
49:04 What do the oil and lamps represent in the parable of the ten virgins?
1:04:22 How can we live ready for the return of Christ?
📌 Supplemental Resources From This Week:
• Sermon
• God Is On The Move
• This Week’s Full Service
• Matthew Season 6
The Church of Eleven22® is a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. Eleven22 is led by Pastor Joby Martin and based in Jacksonville, Florida, with multiple campuses throughout Jacksonville and the surrounding areas.
To find out more about how God is moving in and through The Church of Eleven22, visit coe22.com
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